Business Development Manager at Transcat

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Centric Mindset, Relationship Builder, Strong Oral Communication, Written Communication, Negotiating Skills, Sales Skills, Data Analysis, Team Player, Adaptable, Proactive, Solution-Oriented, Customer Retention, Account Management, Customer Experience Enhancement, New Customer Acquisition, Project Management

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Overview Who we are— Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? Here’s what Transcat has to offer— Work that matters A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together Flexibility Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE! Pay range is $75,000 - $85,000 plus commission Position Summary Our Business Development Managers (BDM), each working out of a designated lab (or labs, based upon lab proximity), have a customer-centric growth mindset and play a crucial role in driving sustainable organic revenue growth within their assigned lab(s). BDMs are transforming the way we do business with our customers by focusing on every aspect of customer relationship building to achieve a level of customer intimacy and ease of doing business that results in trust and loyalty. They are responsible for (1) developing and executing sales strategies to retain and grow existing customers, including by moving current customers into new channels within our End-to-End offerings, (2) identifying and pursuing revenue opportunities with new regional customers, and (3) exceeding lab-based sales targets provided at the beginning of each fiscal year. Each BDM will receive a lab-based customer list and is expected to develop and implement strategies to proactively engage with those customers, recognize and act on opportunities with current and new customers, enhance overall customer satisfaction, and identify and address potential attrition risks. This position requires a strong understanding of customer needs and regional business opportunities, passion for building relationships, an ambitious go-getter mentality, strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, and drive to exceed expectations. This position will report to the applicable Regional Sales leader. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Customer Retention and Growth— Develop and execute regional customer retention and growth strategies aligned with company revenue and Service channel sales goals Proactively engage with current, new, and at-risk regional customers through face-to-face interactions and personalized communication Analyze customer and regional business data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities to expand revenue within current and new service tracks Understand customer and regional sector needs, opportunities, and pain points to identify opportunities for relationship expansion and revenue and Service track growth Customer Relationship Management— Build strong relationships with key customers and prospects within the region through methodical, personalized, and consistent customer attention, engagement, and service Address customer concerns/questions promptly and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction Customer Experience Enhancement— Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Customer Service Coordinators (CSR), product development, marketing) to improve the quality of the customer experience and facilitate ease of doing business Identify and implement initiatives to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform continuous improvement efforts New Customer Acquisition— Understand each lab’s regional business market and competitive landscape (strengths, weaknesses, benefits), analyze market trends and competitive activity to identify new opportunities Identify and pursue new market opportunities, customer segments, and Service channels Develop and proactively execute new customer sales strategies to attract new customers to each lab, across Transcat’s portfolio of Service offerings BDMs will receive all leads in their assigned region and will have discretion and authority to pursue the lead themselves or transfer the lead to the lab’s ADM Strengthen Lab Relationships— Ensure full understanding of assigned lab(s) capabilities and lab-identified opportunities by creating and maintaining a positive relationship with the Service Manager and maintaining a cadence of communications and lab visits that allow for regular knowledge transfer Visit customers and prospective customers with the Service Manager to create customer intimacy and loyalty and showcase the Service Manager’s technical knowledge Advise Service Manager of sales strategies and results; work with Service Manager to evaluate results and develop modified and new approaches to current and new customer retention and growth Partner with the lab’s Service Manager, Account Development Manager (ADM) and Customer Service Representative (CSR) to provide and ensure the highest level of customer service and the maximum focus on expansion of business with current customers and attraction of new customers Participate in Monthly/Quarterly internal lab reviews with Sales and Operations leadership Serve as a key member of the team (Regional Leader, Service Manager, and BDM) that reports to members of the executive team on the current state of the lab’s customer and regional portfolio and projected wins and revenue Performance Tracking/Reporting/Communication— Fully utilize Salesforce and leverage its capabilities to drive sales and improve customer service (e.g., manage leads, track customer interactions, build and maintain relationships with customers, track communications and sales performance in accordance with Transcat processes, identify trends, make data-driven decisions, generate reports on key metrics, such as sales pipeline, outreach, conversion rates, customer lifetime value, and activities related to building knowledge of market opportunities, size of market, potential targets and channel opportunities, competitors, lead generation, and prospecting) Record all activities and updates in Salesforce, including performing Salesforce hygiene to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data, which involves cleaning, updating, and maintaining data to improve its quality and reliability Prepare and present regular reports and updates (orally and/or in writing, as directed) on retention/growth/new business/channel performance and opportunities Management of Sales Territory— Manage sales activities in assigned geographic markets, including providing feedback to colleagues, including the Service Manager, ADMs and CSRs regarding sales approaches and efforts Team Building— Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members Motivate and inspire the team to achieve retention and current and new customer growth and channel goals Travel— Regular travel within region required Infrequent national travel outside the region may be needed for company-wide initiatives and meetings Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Customer centric mindset Relationship builder Strong oral and written communicator, with exceptional rapport and relationship-building skills Driven to achieve results Adaptable/flexible Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges Developed sales skills with particular emphasis on the generation of thorough and accurate customer needs assessments, solution development, and gaining/maintaining customer commitment Effective negotiating skills Ability to sell to multiple levels and constituencies within customer organizations Ability to develop and implement comprehensive territory sales plans with clearly defined objectives, strategies, and tactics Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful insights Team player and collaborator Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field 5+ years of successful experience in customer retention, account management, or a related customer-centric role Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and data analysis tools Strong understanding of the company's products and services or proven ability to quickly and understand and absorb new technical information Experience in a related industry (e.g., telecommunications, SaaS, E-commerce), preferred Experience with customer success platforms, preferred Project management skills, preferred Miller Heiman Strategic Selling and Large Account Management Training/ Certification, preferred Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety. Contingencies All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.

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Responsibilities

Business Development Managers are responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to retain and grow existing customers while identifying new revenue opportunities. They focus on building strong customer relationships and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.